Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77023
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,998
- 2,055/sq mi High-density area
- $51,430
- Median income Below-median income area
- $302,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,055
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77023 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 28,998 residents across 14.1 square miles, a density of 2,055 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77023 reports a modest median household income of $51,430 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,045. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $302,300 (22% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 48.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,106.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77023 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77023.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77023, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,998
Population
14.1
Area (sq mi)
2,055
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77023?
37.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
24.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,430
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$34,045
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77023 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,430 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,626housing units
11,626
Total Housing Units
10,270
Occupied Units
1,356
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,300
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
397
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+297%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77023 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +297% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 311 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 330 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 384 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 398 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 397 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 516 business establishments in ZIP 77023, employing approximately 11,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,991,000.
516
Businesses
11,147
Employees
$438.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 15.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77023 vs 77011 →
ZIP 77023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77087
Houston (77087)
36,399 residents
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77033
Houston (77033)
27,965 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77012
Houston (77012)
20,719 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77023 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77004 $71,199
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77087 $52,847
Houston (77087)
$52,847 median income
- 77023 $51,430
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77011 $50,133
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
- 77021 $45,574
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77023 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 1.6 mi |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 20,719 | 2.7 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 2.7 mi |
| 77087 | Houston, TX | 36,399 | 2.6 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 2.5 mi |
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 3.6 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 2.9 mi |
| 77033 | Houston, TX | 27,965 | 3.9 mi |
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 3.3 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77023, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (28,998 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77023 in?
ZIP code 77023 (Houston) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77023?
ZIP code 77023 in Houston, TX has a population of 28,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77023?
The median household income in ZIP 77023 is $51,430, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77023?
The median home value in ZIP 77023 is $302,300, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77023 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77023?
ZIP code 77023 has 516 business establishments employing approximately 11,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77023?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77023 are: Retail trade (79), Wholesale trade (58), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77023?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77023 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 297%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77023?
In ZIP code 77023, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77023?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77023 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77023?
In ZIP code 77023, approximately 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77023?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77023 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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